House prepares to pass funding bill to prevent government shutdown

The House is set to pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, having removed a proposal backed by Donald Trump that required proof of citizenship for voter registration. This change aims to secure enough votes, relying on Democratic support. The bill would fund the government at current levels until December 20 and includes $231 million for the Secret Service. It is expected to pass in the Senate quickly, ahead of the October 1 deadline. House Republican leaders faced internal dissent and opted to drop the controversial voting proposal to ensure passage. The move reflects a shift in strategy to avoid a shutdown just weeks before the election.